Challenges in diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pediatric practice: A regional and global perspective

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World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics

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World J Clin Pediatr. Dec 9, 2025; 14(4): 111684
Published online Dec 9, 2025. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v14.i4.111684

Table 7 Practice implications of delayed or inaccurate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis

Consequences of delayed ADHD diagnosis
Misdiagnosed ADHD often presents as academic failure and behavioral issues
Delays increase family stress and disrupt home dynamics
Risk of comorbidities (e.g., anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder) rises with untreated ADHD
Missed early intervention leads to entrenched symptoms and harder treatment
Accurate, timely diagnosis improves outcomes across education, behavior, and mental health

ADHD: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Citation: Al-Beltagi M, Mani BS, Hantash EM, Al Zahrani AA, Toema O. Challenges in diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pediatric practice: A regional and global perspective. World J Clin Pediatr 2025; 14(4): 111684
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v14/i4/111684.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v14.i4.111684

Al-Beltagi M, Mani BS, Hantash EM, Al Zahrani AA, Toema O. Challenges in diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pediatric practice: A regional and global perspective. World J Clin Pediatr 2025; 14(4): 111684 [PMID: 41255675 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v14.i4.111684]

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